Buddha Quotes on Life
Siddhattha Gotama or Siddhartha Gautama was great was a philosopher, mendicant, meditator, spiritual teacher, and religious leader who lived in ancient India (c. 5th to 4th century BCE).
The Buddha is famous for his thoughts, meditaion technique, my friends we have to apply the thoughts which is expressed in his teaching.
We must meditate on a daily basis. We have to meditate for a few minutes a day. I have mentioned some of the Best Books on Meditation and also the list of Best apps for meditation.
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Here I tried to curated some of the best Quotes of Gautama Buddha, I hope you like my hard work.
“It is better to conquer yourself than to win a thousand battles.
Then the victory is yours.
It cannot be taken from you.”
By Buddha on Humbaa
“The past is already gone; the future is not yet here. There’s only one moment for you to live.” By Buddha on Humbaa
“Learn this from water: loud splashes the brook but the oceans depth is calm.” By Buddha on Humbaa
“The trouble is, you think you have time.” By Buddha on Humbaa
“As you walk and eat and travel, be where you are. Otherwise you will miss most of your life.” By Buddha on Humbaa
“If you knew what I know about the power of giving you would not let a single meal pass without sharing it in some way.” By Buddha on Humbaa
“Your work is to discover your work and then with all your heart to give yourself to it.” By Buddha on Humbaa
“I never see what has been done; I only see what remains to be done.” By Buddha on Humbaa
“You only lose what you cling to.” By Buddha on Humbaa
“Teach this triple truth to all: A generous heart, kind speech, and a life of service and compassion are the things which renew humanity.” By Buddha on Humbaa
“Believe nothing, no matter where you read it, or who said it, no matter if I have said it, unless it agrees with your own reason and your own common sense.” By Buddha on Humbaa
“The tongue like a sharp knife… Kills without drawing blood.” By Buddha on Humbaa
“Avoid evil deeds as a man who loves life avoids poison.” By Buddha on Humbaa
“Avoid evil deeds as a man who loves life avoids poison.” By Buddha on Humbaa
“Every human being is the author of his own health or disease.” By Buddha on Humbaa
“To abstain from lying is essentially wholesome.” By Buddha on Humbaa
Buddha Quotes on Meditation
“Holding onto anger is like drinking poison and expecting the other person to die.” By Buddha on Humbaa
“Meditation brings wisdom; lack of meditation leaves ignorance. Know well what leads you forward and what holds you back, and choose the path that leads to wisdom.” By Buddha on Humbaa
“There are only two mistakes one can make along the road to truth; not going all the way, and not starting.” By Buddha on Humbaa
“What you think, you become. What you feel, you attract. What you imagine, you create.” By Buddha on Humbaa
“Anger will never disappear so long as thoughts of resentment are cherished in the mind. Anger will disappear just as soon as thoughts of resentment are forgotten.” By Buddha on Humbaa
“If a man’s thoughts are muddy, if he is reckless and full of deceit, how can he wear the yellow robe? Whoever is master of his own nature, Bright, clear and true, He may indeed wear the yellow robe.” By Buddha on Humbaa
“Your body is precious. It is our vehicle for awakening. Treat it with care.” By Buddha on Humbaa
“No one saves us but ourselves. No one can and no one may. We ourselves must walk the path.” By Buddha on Humbaa
“One should strive to understand what underlies sufferings and diseases – and aim for health and well-being while gaining in the path.”
“If you are quiet enough, you will hear the flow of the universe. You will feel its rhythm. Go with this flow. Happiness lies ahead. Meditation is key.” By Buddha on Humbaa
“For soon the body is discarded, then what does it feel? A useless log of wood, it lies on the ground, then what does it know? Your worst enemy cannot harm you as much as your own thoughts, unguarded. But once mastered, No one can help you as much, Not even your father or your mother.” By Buddha on Humbaa
Buddha Quotes on Peace
“Better than a thousand hollow words, is one word that brings peace.” By Buddha on Humbaa
“There has to be evil so that good can prove its purity above it.” By Buddha on Humbaa
“To conquer oneself is a greater task than conquering others.” By Buddha on Humbaa
“Peace comes from within. Do not seek it without.” By Buddha on Humbaa
“The whole secret of existence is to have no fear. Never fear what will become of you, depend on no one. Only the moment you reject all help are you freed.” By Buddha on Humbaa
“The root of suffering is attachment.” By Buddha on Humbaa
“Set your heart on doing good. Do it over and over again and you will be filled with joy.” By Buddha on Humbaa
“Those who are free of resentful thoughts surely find peace.” By Buddha on Humbaa
“Everything that has a beginning has an ending. Make your peace with that and all will be well.” By Buddha on Humbaa
“To conquer oneself is a greater task than conquering others.” By Buddha on Humbaa
Buddha Quotes on Spirituality
“Three things cannot be long hidden: the sun, the moon, and the truth.” By Buddha on Humbaa
“In separateness lies the world’s greatest misery; in compassion lies the world’s true strength.” By Buddha on Humbaa
“You cannot travel the path until you have become the path itself.” By Buddha on Humbaa
“If we could see the miracle of a single flower clearly, our whole life would change. ” By Buddha on Humbaa
“Work out your own salvation. Do not depend on others.” By Buddha on Humbaa
“The only real failure in life is not to be true to the best one knows.” By Buddha on Humbaa
“Those who have failed to work toward the truth have missed the purpose of living.” By Buddha on Humbaa
“If you find no one to support you on the spiritual path, walk alone. There is no companionship with the immature.” By Buddha on Humbaa
“However, many holy words you read, however many you speak, what good will they do you If you do not act on upon them?” By Buddha on Humbaa
“Purity or impurity depends on oneself. No one can purify another.” By Buddha on Humbaa
“If you light a lamp for somebody, it will also brighten your path.” By Buddha on Humbaa
“However, many holy words you read, however many you speak, what good will they do you If you do not act on upon them?” By Buddha on Humbaa
Buddha Quotes on the Mind
“We are shaped by our thoughts; we become what we think. When the mind is pure, joy follows like a shadow that never leaves.” By Buddha on Humbaa
“There is nothing so disobedient as an undisciplined mind, and there is nothing so obedient as a disciplined mind.” By Buddha on Humbaa
“All that we are is the result of what we have thought. The mind is everything. What we think we become.” By Buddha on Humbaa
“Your worst enemy cannot harm you as much as your own unguarded thoughts.” By Buddha on Humbaa
“All wrong-doing arises because of mind. If mind is transformed can wrong-doing remain?” By Buddha on Humbaa
“It is a man’s own mind, not his enemy or foe, that lures him to evil ways.” By Buddha on Humbaa
“To understand everything is to forgive everything.” By Buddha on Humbaa
“You will not be punished for your anger; you will be punished by your anger.” By Buddha on Humbaa
“Wear your ego like a loose-fitting garment.” By Buddha on Humbaa
“People with opinions just go around bothering one another.” By Buddha on Humbaa
“Speak or act with an impure mind and trouble will follow you.” By Buddha on Humbaa
“In the sky, there is no distinction of east and west; people create distinctions out of their own minds and then believe them to be true.” By Buddha on Humbaa
“The secret of health for both mind and body is not to mourn for the past, worry about the future, or anticipate troubles, but to live in the present moment wisely and earnestly.” By Buddha on Humbaa
“To keep the body in good health is a duty…otherwise we shall not be able to keep our mind strong and clear” By Buddha on Humbaa
“There is nothing more dreadful than the habit of doubt. Doubt separates people. It is a poison that disintegrates friendships and breaks up pleasant relations. It is a thorn that irritates and hurts; it is a sword that kills.” By Buddha on Humbaa
Buddha Quotes on Wisdom
“Even death is not to be feared by one who has lived wisely.” By Buddha on Humbaa
“Pain is certain, suffering is optional.” By Buddha on Humbaa
“Nothing is permanent.” By Buddha on Humbaa
“If the problem can be solved why worry? If the problem cannot be solved worrying will do you no good.” By Buddha on Humbaa
“It is better to travel well than to arrive.” By Buddha on Humbaa
“In the end these things matter most: How well did you love? How fully did you live? How deeply did you let go?” By Buddha on Humbaa
“A jug fills drop by drop.” By Buddha on Humbaa
“Nothing ever exists entirely alone; everything is in relation to everything else.” By Buddha on Humbaa
“A man is not called wise because he talks and talks again; but is he peaceful, loving and fearless then he is in truth called wise.” By Buddha on Humbaa
“Remembering a wrong is like carrying a burden on the mind.” By Buddha on Humbaa
“Even as a solid rock is unshaken by the wind, so are the wise unshaken by praise or blame.” By Buddha on Humbaa
“Every morning we are born again. What we do today is what matters most.” By Buddha on Humbaa
“A dog is not considered a good dog because he is a good barker. A man is not considered a good man because he is a good talker.” By Buddha on Humbaa
“Holding on to anger is like grasping a hot coal with the intent of throwing it at someone else; you are the one who gets burned.” By Buddha on Humbaa
Inspirational Buddha Quotes
“If you are facing in the right direction, all you need to do is keep on walking.” By Buddha on Humbaa
“One moment can change a day, one day can change a life and one life can change the world.” By Buddha on Humbaa
“There isn’t enough darkness in all the world to snuff out the light of one little candle.” By Buddha on Humbaa
“Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment.” By Buddha on Humbaa
“Have compassion for all beings, rich and poor alike; each has their suffering. Some suffer too much, others too little.” By Buddha on Humbaa
“If anything is worth doing, do it with all your heart.” By Buddha on Humbaa
“Imagine that every person in the world is enlightened but you. They are all your teachers, each doing just the right things to help you.” By Buddha on Humbaa
“Whatever words we utter should be chosen with care for people will hear them and be influenced by them for good or ill.” By Buddha on Humbaa
“An idea that is developed and put into action is more important than an idea that exists only as an idea.” By Buddha on Humbaa
“On life’s journey faith is nourishment, virtuous deeds are a shelter, wisdom is the light by day and right mindfulness is the protection by night. If a man lives a pure life, nothing can destroy him.” By Buddha on Humbaa
Buddha Quotes on Happiness
“Happiness will never come to those who fail to appreciate what they already have.” By Buddha on Humbaa
“Thousands of candles can be lit from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared.” By Buddha on Humbaa
“There is no path to happiness. Happiness is the path.” By Buddha on Humbaa
“There is no path to happiness. Happiness is the path.” By Buddha on Humbaa
“A disciplined mind brings happiness.” By Buddha on Humbaa
“It is ridiculous to think that somebody else can make you happy or unhappy.” By Buddha on Humbaa
“Happiness is not having a lot. Happiness is giving a lot.” By Buddha on Humbaa
“Happiness never decreases by being shared.” By Buddha on Humbaa
“He who loves 50 people has 50 woes; he who loves no one has no woes.” By Buddha on Humbaa
“Hatred does not cease through hatred at any time. Hatred ceases through love. This is an unalterable law.” By Buddha on Humbaa
“You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection.” By Buddha on Humbaa
“Happiness does not depend on what you have or who you are. It solely relies on what you think.” By Buddha on Humbaa
“When you realize how perfect everything is you will tilt your head back and laugh at the sky.” By Buddha on Humbaa
“True love is born from understanding.” By Buddha on Humbaa
“If you truly loved yourself, you could never hurt another.” By Buddha on Humbaa
“Love is a gift of one’s inner most soul to another so both can be whole.” By Buddha on Humbaa
“The way is not in the sky. The way is in the heart.” By Buddha on Humbaa
“You can search throughout the entire universe for someone who is more deserving of your love and affection than you are yourself, and that person is not to be found anywhere. You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe deserve your love and affection.” By Buddha on Humbaa
